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Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation.  She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth.  She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs.  Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.


MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $5.68 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AIRPORTS

MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $5.68 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AIRPORTS

Wicker & Hyde-Smith Detail 12 Grants to Support Statewide Air Transportation Upgrades

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $5.68 million for improvements to 12 airports in Mississippi.

The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“Mississippi’s airports...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.):

“Mississippi has suffered a tremendous loss today.  Senator Thad Cochran was an incredible leader and a most respected member of the United States Senate.  My colleagues who served with him consistently speak of him with such high regard.  So many have said to me that he was...

HYDE-SMITH:  AGRICULTURE, FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING SHOULD HELP MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH:  AGRICULTURE, FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING SHOULD HELP MISSISSIPPI

U.S. Senate Approves Disaster Supplemental Funding Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today said Mississippi will benefit from a supplemental disaster appropriations measure approved by the Senate.

Hyde-Smith voted for the disaster relief measure, which will provide crucial aid for states like Mississippi that have been hurt by disasters in...

City of Corinth receives $1.48 million FEMA grant for drainage repair

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City of Corinth receives $1.48 million FEMA grant for drainage repair

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CORINTH, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $1.48 million to support the City of Corinth’s repair of an...

Google selects Southaven site for Mississippi Operations Center

Mississippi Business Journal

Google selects Southaven site for Mississippi Operations Center

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Google has announced that it will be opening its first U.S. Google Operations Center in Southaven. The Operations Center will provide customer and operations support to Google’s...

Congressmen reject campaign seeking to rename Stennis Space Center 

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Congressmen reject campaign seeking to rename Stennis Space Center 

By J.T. Mitchell

One member of the space community has started a campaign to rename the John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County.

Will Pomerantz, vice president of special products for Virgin Orbit...